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AK15 ZXR

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,212 mi
Last recorded93,212 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK15 ZXR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 93,212 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 93,212 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 82,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 82,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 73,780 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 64,371 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 64,366 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2021 56,565 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 47,951 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 37,398 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 29,053 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Front brake pads and discs worn.

Fail 21 Jun 2018 29,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Front brake pads and discs worn.

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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AK15 ZXR is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 59,956 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK15 ZXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK15 ZXR registered?

AK15 ZXR is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is AK15 ZXR safe to buy?

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